rightwinger
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That was funnyYep. Do you remember when John Kruk batted against Johnson in an All-Star game? Randy's first pitch went OVER John's head, and John turned his batting helmet around and switched to the right side of the plate, after feigning heart palpitations from the first pitch? That was hilarious. Kruk must have been a great guy to play with AND against. In his last season of baseball, as a member of the White Sox, he retired when got his career batting average back up to exactly .300. And this was BEFORE the season was over! He was quite a character.The thing with Randy Johnson was he also had long arms. His height and release point meant he was over a foot closer to home when he released the ball.Yep, Randy Johnson WAS a sight to see, and one of the greatest pitchers ever. He's still THE tallest MLB player ever, at 6 foot,10 inches. He must have been something to bat against.Big Unit fan, eh? LOL.VERY understandable. I still think Bill Buckner got FAR too bad a rap for that play. He was a very good hitter throughout his career and NORMALLY very good defensively. My own favorite WS is 2001. Being a D-Backs fan since their inception, and living in Phoenix at the time make this an easy choice for me. My second favorite is 2005. I've been a White Sox fan since 1970, this series was beautiful to behold. The White Sox are my favorite team, followed closely by the D-Backs.Thanks. Best World Series IS a very good idea.Can't wait for you to ask what was the best WS you ever watched. Back in the day when the game was played.As our country's lock down drags on and on and on, I'm getting more and more hungry for live baseball. ANY baseball at this point, I would even watch a game of wiffle ball of players aged 80+, completely covered in protective wear. Anyway, this would be your favorites who played shortstop for their whole careers, or mostly at that position. My picks - 1) Honus Wagner, a great hitter AND great defensive player. I wish I had gotten to see him play. 2) Ozzie Smith, never much of a hitter, but he was THE best defensive player at that position, IMO. Some footage of him making seemingly impossible plays in the field is just amazing to watch. 4) Ernie Banks, although he DID play first base exclusively in his later seasons, he made his name at shortstop. And he had unbelievable power for a player at that position. 5) Cal Ripken, Jr., we all know about his incredible streak of games played, he was also very good defensively, and was a good hitter, as well. So, here are my favorites, who are some of yours?
Not like today with those 1 year contracts for HR hitters that can't play worth shit. I could rant on that one.
At least you like Americas game. Nothing like baseball.
86’ is my vote
1967 Cards over Red Sox Bob Gibson MVP. Should have beat the Tigers in 1968.
Given his velocity and the batter having a foot less space to hit it in made him unhittable
Kruk was under appreciated as a hitter. Kind of chubby with a horrible haircut. But the guy could hit.